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Al Hajar Mountains

The Al Hajar Mountains stretch from Muscat, through northern
Oman and into the United Arab Emirates. While they initially appear
inhospitable and arid, they are becoming an increasingly popular
destination for adventure travel. The picturesque range offers
dramatic vistas of canyons, gorges and plateaus and the rich
colours of the igneous rock formations make for unforgettable
sights.

Highway 15 winds up the mountains to the old city of Nizwa, home
to an impressive 17th-century fort and an early-morning goat market
that is nearly as famous. Nizwa makes an excellent base to explore
the mountains from, including traditional villages and mudbrick
towns, date plantations and historic forts. There are a number of
trekking routes ranging from three hours to multi-day hikes, and
travellers can visit the famous rose gardens of the Saiq
Plateau.